Designates October 8, 2008 and every October 8 thereafter as Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Day in the State of Illinois.
Congratulates the 18,000 members of the Chicago-based Institute of Real Estate Management, on the 75th anniversary of the organization.
Mourns the death of Kathy Lori Watkins of Chicago.
Honors the first inductees of the Hales Franciscan High School Donald Hubert Hall of Fame.
Mourns the death of Barbara Jones Green of Chicago.
Recognizes the first week of February in 2007 and each subsequent year as Oprah Winfrey Week.
Amends the Attorney General Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning appointment of substitute attorneys.
Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Makes a technical change in a Section defining "aged" or "senior citizen".
Amends the School Code. Provides that a vision examination must be included as a part of the health examination required within one year prior to entering kindergarten or the first grade, whichever grade the child first enters, of any public, private, or parochial elementary school. Makes related changes. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective January 1, 2008.
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a prosecution for criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, or aggravated criminal sexual abuse may be commenced at any time if the victim submitted to an evidentiary medical examination within 72 hours after the commission of the offense, and reported the offense to law enforcement authorities within 120 hours after the commission of the offense. Provides that evidentiary examinations performed under this provision, together with the preservation of evidence and information derived therefrom, shall be performed according to procedures and standards that the Department of State Police shall by rule create. Provides that the Director of State Police shall promulgate all rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this provision.
